In an alternative universe, there’s likely a desolate world where the University of Colorado didn’t act aggressively during the latest round of conference realignment.
Having Deion Sanders on CU’s side was certainly an advantage. However, little is guaranteed anymore in college athletics — just ask Washington State or Oregon State, who remain stuck in the dying Pac-12.
Fortunately, Colorado athletic director Rick George was once again agile enough to save the Buffs from disaster by securing a spot in the expanding Big 12 Conference. Fellow Pac-12 defectors Arizona State, Arizona and Utah soon followed suit, bringing the Big 12 to a seemingly secure state of being.
During last week’s Big 12 football media days, George had this to say about Colorado’s return to its former conference (h/t BuffZone):
“It’s great to be in a position where there is stability; we know where we’re going to be for (at least) seven years,” George said. “We’re excited about it.”
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